Subject: Windows 95 FAQ
Category(s): Humor(?), Software, Software Industry
Here's an interesting FAQ list I received the other day...
With the release of Windows 95, we know there are questions that many
of you have. As a service, we've collected some of the more
frequently asked questions and have answered them here.
- 1. Why should I upgrade to Windows 95?
- Because of the size of Microsoft, and its influence on the American
economy, it's crucial that all PC users buy Windows 95. If this
doesn't happen, the dollar will fall further against the yen,
unemployment will rise, the deficit will increase, interest rates
will skyrocket, the market will crash, and we'll be plunged into
another world war. Besides, Bill Gates says you should.
- 2. What about long filenames?
- Ha ha. Can't believe you fell for this one. Sure you can create
long filenames, which are then immediately truncated to an eight
character string, for old times sake. When you go to look for your
file, the operating system matches a random sampling of letters with
the filenames it has stored. Good luck finding your file.
- 3. Does Windows 95 offer true multitasking?
- Yes. It's called Interactive Multitasking, meaning you can go work
on other tasks while waiting for your computer to reboot each time
Windows'95 crashes.
- 4. What does "32-Bits" mean?
- Colloquially, 2-Bits means 25 cents (as in "Shave and a Haircut, Two
Bits"). So 32-Bits is $4, or the amount it costs Microsoft to make
something for which they'll charge you $89.
- 5. Can Windows'95 really work with only 4MB of RAM as Microsoft claims?
- It's true! However, we caution you not to try to run any programs
under this configuration. In fact, it's best if you don't turn the
machine on at all.
- 6. Why did the Justice Department allow Windows'95 to ship with access to Microsoft Network?
- The Justice Department was mysteriously gifted several million shares
of Microsoft stock by an anonymous donor and now has a stake
in Microsoft's eternal success.
- 7. Why would I want to sign up for Microsoft Network?
- You won't have a choice. Windows'95 manipulates your monitor's
refresh rate to flash subliminal messages on your screen suggesting
that you sign up for MSN. In this hypnotic state, you'll do anything
they say. Anything they say. Anything they say...
- 8. How do I get support?
- In anticipation of the flood of customer support calls, Microsoft has
contracted with city agencies across the country for their services.
If you need assistance for Windows'95, just dial 911.
- 9. But doesn't Windows 95 come with some cool features, like a trash can on the desktop?
- Wow. How... innovative of them.
- 10. Didn't Windows 95 have another name?
- Yes. Macintosh'89.